- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
West View El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West View El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421722000290
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #33 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West View El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West View El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421722000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West View El Sch held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421722000290 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.4:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hills Shs (1,443 students)
West View El Sch held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West View El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Hills Sh
North Hills Shs
1,443 students
- North Hills Ms
North Hills Ms
1,127 students
- Mcintyre El Sc
Mcintyre El Sch
594 students
- Highcliff El S 519
Highcliff El Sch
519 students
- Ross El Sch 498
Ross El Sch
498 students
- This school 446
West View El Sch
446 students
What this shows West View El Sch reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How West View El Sch compares
West View El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, West View El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Hills Sd reports $17,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West View El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintyre El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcliff El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about West View El Sch
How many students attend West View El Sch?
West View El Sch has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West View El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West View El Sch?
31.5% of students at West View El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West View El Sch is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View El Sch?
West View El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West View El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, West View El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in North Hills Sd?
Besides West View El Sch, North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students), North Hills Ms (1,127 students), and Mcintyre El Sch (594 students). See the North Hills Sd district page for the complete list.